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Wardian Wins USA 100k Champs, Shatters Mad City Course Record
Posted April 14, 2008 at 09:12 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Ultramarathons
Michael Wardian (Arlington, Va.), made his first appearance at the USA 100 km championships on Sunday, running 6:56:57 to win his second ultrarunning title of the year at the Mad City 100K in Madison, Wis. The championships were hosted for the second time by the Mad City 100K.
Wardian, who also won the USA 50 km championships last month, was content to let Steve Stowers (Berkley, Calif.) and Adam Lint (Patton, Pa.) handle the pace work for the first 40 km before moving into the lead before the 50 km mark. Over the last 50 km Wardian continued to build his lead and by the time he hit the tape, had recorded a win by 17:31 over Stowers. Lint would finish 4:32 later for third.
Leading the women’s field was Carolyn Smith (Milwaukee, Wis.), taking the championship in 8:25:26 for a 26:41 win over Connie Gardner (Medina, Ohio).
Crowther to Defend USA 100km Title at Mad City 100K
Posted April 11, 2008 at 08:46 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Ultramarathons
Greg Crowther (Seattle, Wash.) will head to Madison, Wisconsin this Saturday to defend his title at the 2008 USA 100 km Championships. The championships will be hosted for the second time by the Mad City 100K.
The distance, 100 kilometers, is just over 62 miles, where 37 competitors will run a scenic 10-kilometer course around Lake Wingra ten times, providing support crews and spectators many opportunities to see the athletes during the event.
Crowther will have his work cut out for him as Michael Wardian (Arlington, Va.), makes his first appearance at the 100 km championships. Wardian won the USA 50 km championships last month, setting a championship record of 2:55:05.
Dean Karnazes Selected to Carry Olympic Torch
Posted April 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Ultramarathons
According to his new blog entry at Runner’s World, “Ultramarathon Man” Dean Karnazes has been selected to carry the Olympic torch while it passes through his hometown of San Francisco, CA.
Karnazes, an elite (and at times controversial) ultra endurance athlete, is coming off of an impressive victory at the grueling Atacama Crossing, a 275-K race across the Atacama Desert in Chile. He was also the recipient of ESPN’s 2007 ESPY Award for “Best Outdoor Athlete”.
In his announcement about being selected for - and accepting - this honor, Karnazes wrote:
“It is with great honor that I am letting you know I have been selected to carry the Olympic Torch as it passes through my home city of San Francisco. The selection process had begun quite some time ago, but it was requested that all those being considered for this distinction keep the information confidential.
The Olympic Torch Relay is a highly emotional event, one that accentuates excitement, passion, joy, optimism, and inspiration. It also sets the tone for messages of good-will and unity, hope, peace, harmony, friendship and pride.”
Active at Altitude, Trail Runner & Running Times Magazines to Host Retreat
Posted April 3, 2008 at 05:17 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Training
Elinor Fish and Adam Chase, editors at two top U.S. running publications, Trail Runner and Running Times, are leading a unique retreat for trail runners including guided trail runs, training theory and writing about running seminars at Active at Altitude, a residential sports-training centre near Estes Park,…
Karl Meltzer to Host Utah Ultrarunning Camp in July
Posted March 28, 2008 at 11:42 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons, Training
The University of Utah and Karl Meltzer will hosting the Utah Ultrarunning Camp on July 9-13, 2008. The camp is focused on the ultra runner looking to expand his knowledge and improve on performance,…
Jurek, Kimball Named UltraRunning Magazine’s Runners of the Year
Posted January 21, 2008 at 12:37 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
Scott Jurek of Seattle and Nikki Kimball of Bozeman, Montana have been voted the 2007 UltraRunning Magazine North American runners of the year.
Jurek won Colorado’s Hardrock 100 Mile…
Trail Running Shoe Review: New Balance MR790
Posted January 16, 2008 at 10:28 AM by Paul Peterson
Section: Gear & Apparel, Footwear, Reviews, Special Features, T.F. Reviews
Product: New Balance MR790 Price: $80.00 Shoe Type: Lightweight Trail / Racing Fit: Half a size small Weight: 7.9 oz Pronation Factor: Neutral Best for: Lighter runners with access to softer surfaces
Obsidians Announce 22-Hike Schedule for Visitors to U.S. Olympic T&F Trials in Oregon
Posted January 15, 2008 at 03:09 PM by Martin Kennedy
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News
The Obsidians outdoors club has announced a schedule of 22 hikes for visitors to this summer’s U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials and concurrent Oregon Bach Festival. Outings include 12 coastal, forest and mountain hikes and 10…
Janicki, Sakurai Win IAU Trail World Challenge 50 Mile
Posted December 11, 2007 at 12:48 PM by Jamal Walker
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
This year’s Sunmart 50 mile event served as the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) Trail World Challenge. Runners representing twelve IAU federations ran side-by-side with the Open field to vie for the overall championship. The men’s winner…
2007 MUT Awards Winners: Runners of the Year and Contributor of the Year
Posted November 30, 2007 at 10:57 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
The Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Council of long distance running has chosen the 2007 USATF Mountain Runners of the Year, Ultrarunners of the Year, and Contributor of the Year. The following…
TrailFit Review: Casio Pathfinder PAW1300 Series
Posted November 28, 2007 at 11:34 AM by Paul Peterson
Section: Gear & Apparel
It is essential to track and monitor your body’s performance and response, as well as the surrounding elements to which you are exposed, whenever you are participating in outdoor activities such as trail running, hiking, backpacking and fastpacking. GPS technology provides information…
Elite Endurance Athletes Brace for The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship
Posted November 25, 2007 at 11:25 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
The North Face Endurance Challenge, a four-region, nationwide running event for outdoor athletes seeking to explore their personal limits, culminates in grand fashion on the Pacific shores north of San Francisco on December 1,…
2008 USA 100 km Team Selection Procedure
Posted November 21, 2007 at 11:15 AM by Hariz Siddiqui
Section: Destinations, International, News, Ultramarathons
The USATF 100 km National Team will compete in the 200 International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) 100 km World Cup Under the Patronage of the IAAF in Tuscania, Italy on November 8, 2008.
The annual 100…
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Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Runs to Host IAU Trail World Challenge
Posted November 16, 2007 at 10:01 AM by Hariz Siddiqui
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
The 18th Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Runs, scheduled for Saturday, December 8 in Huntsville State Park, will host the 2007 IAU Trail World Challenge for the 50 Miler and the 50K events. In 2006, Sunmart was given a…
Live High, Train Low: The benefits of altitude training
Posted November 13, 2007 at 08:17 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: Training
Many endurance athletes utilize altitude training. While it was once a controversial topic, researchers now universally agree that when done correctly altitude training offers many benefits.
So how does altitude training work? When you are exposed to hypoxia (oxygen reduced…
Adventure Xstream Race Series Set to Air on Altitude Sports Network
Posted November 9, 2007 at 11:34 AM by Jeremy Sussman
Section: News, Adventure/Relay
Gravity Play Sports is excited to announce the first national television broadcast of the Adventure Xstream Race Series & Xstream Expedition Adventure Race on Saturday, November 10th at 3:30pm MST on Altitude Sports Network*. Altitude will televise the hour long broadcast of the Adventure Xstream Adventure Race…
Keeping it safe on the trails
Posted November 3, 2007 at 04:25 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz
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Trail running can be a great workout and an excellent way to challenge your body and take your run to the next level. It can also be very mentally fulfilling by providing opportunities to enjoy nature and escape into a world of peace, quiet,…
Trail Runner Magazine’s 2007 Trophy Series Results
Posted October 30, 2007 at 07:50 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
Trail Runner magazine, North America’s leading publication for off-road running, announced the winners of the fourth annual La Sportiva Trail Runner Trophy Series this week on www.trailrunnermag.com. After the series wrapped up on…
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